News
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Dr Katharina Lasota Heller to speak at the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz
📢 The 2025 Economic Forum in Karpacz is just around the corner!From September 2–4, leaders from business, politics, academia, and civil society from across Europe will gather to discuss the future of Europe. 🔹 Main theme: “A Time of Transformation”🔹 Over 500 debates and accompanying events🔹 Key focus areas: economy, healthcare, AI, security, and sustainable development This is the largest event […]
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New Team Members
🌟 Welcome to the Team! 🌟We’re excited to have Beata Sadziak – Paralegal and accredited translator and Andrija Maksic – Legal Associate join our growing team!Their energy, talent, and fresh perspectives are a wonderful addition, and we’re looking forward to the journey ahead together.Welcome aboard! 👏
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LEXCELLENCE AG – TOP LAW FIRM 2025
We are proud to announce that LEXCELLENCE has been recognised as one of Switzerland’s top law firms for the 3rd consecutive year – including 2025. 🇨🇭⚖️ This distinction reflects our unwavering dedication to legal excellence, client trust, andprofessional standards. Our strengths lie in handling complex international matters, pioneering in technology law, and navigating the evolving landscape of […]
Events
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LEXCELLENCE Summer Event
Just like during a kayak trip, the most important things at work are collaboration, a shared direction, and mutual support. 💪 Our summer event is now behind us! ☀️🎉🚣♂️ Full of energy and inspiration, we combined activity, team bonding, and admiration for the stunning Swiss landscapes. Our itinerary included:🛶 an exciting kayak trip🥾 hiking along […]
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Dr Katharina Lasota Heller to speak at the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz
📢 The 2025 Economic Forum in Karpacz is just around the corner!From September 2–4, leaders from business, politics, academia, and civil society from across Europe will gather to discuss the future of Europe. 🔹 Main theme: “A Time of Transformation”🔹 Over 500 debates and accompanying events🔹 Key focus areas: economy, healthcare, AI, security, and sustainable development This is the largest event […]
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LEXCELLENCE as a Business Partner of the successful 4th Polish Economic & Technology Forum in Switzerland
The fourth edition of the Economic and Technological Forum, which took place in Zurich on May 27th, 2025, focused on the economic, digital, energy, and financial dimensions and was a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of international cooperation in creating innovative solutions that strengthen Europe’s resilience in the context of current and future challenges. […]
Publications
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US Regulation for Stablecoins: What’s in the New GENIUS Act
Dr. Katharina Lasota Heller, LL.M. As of: June 2025 | LEXCELLENCE Legal Insights Introduction Stablecoin regulation is currently one of the most debated topics in financial and crypto law. The United States—one of the world’s largest markets for digital assets—has taken a decisive step with the introduction of the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for […]
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2025 Safe Harbour Interest Rates
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has published its updated 2025 circulars outlining safe harbour interest rates for shareholder and intercompany loans. These rates provide taxpayers with a benchmark for compliance under Swiss tax law, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment. With increasing scrutiny on intra-group financing, these benchmarks offer clarity for domestic transactions while emphasizing […]
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Compensation under a non-compete clause is not a severance payment
Our foreign clients often ask us how compensation for non-competition should be interpreted under non-compete clauses following the termination of the employment relationship. Many employees assume that what was agreed in the employment contract also applies in the event of termination by the employer. I. General Pursuant to Article 340 para. 1 of the Swiss Code […]
